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M687 JFH

1995 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 530133,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 JFH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2009 119,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

cracks in front number plate

damage to bonnet

engine misfiring

offside + nearside front tyre outer edges worn

smell of fuel

Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,351 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 119,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 119,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 110,996 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 110,967 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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M687 JFH is a 1995 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 133,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M687 JFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M687 JFH registered?

M687 JFH is a 1995 BMW 530, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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